How to check a therapist’s qualifications
Professional titles and credentials in Australia are not all regulated in the same way. Verifying the individual is more reliable than relying on a directory badge.
The essential things to know
Search the AHPRA register for psychologists and other nationally regulated professions. For counsellors and psychotherapists, review the relevant PACFA, ACA or ARCAP register where membership is claimed.
How to use this information
Check the practitioner name, category, current status, and the scope of any specific expertise they advertise. Ask directly if a listing is unclear.
A useful next step
Our partner directory is curated manually; inclusion does not remove the need for independent checks.
If you are unsure what kind of provider is most appropriate, a GP or a recognised professional register can be a useful independent starting point.
Taking the next step
If you would like to explore an appointment, you can send a contact-only enquiry. We ask only for the details needed to respond about a possible introduction. This does not book or confirm a clinical appointment.
For a diagnosis, urgent need or health concerns, start with your GP or an appropriate health service. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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